How to pronounce erinaceous
Say it like er-ih-NAY-shus. Erinaceous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- er
- ih
- NAY
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Erinaceous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- erGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of erinaceous
American and British speakers say erinaceous in essentially the same way: /ˌɛrɪˈneɪʃəs/ in the US and /ˌɛrɪˈneɪʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: er-ih-NAY-shus.
What does erinaceous mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or resembling a hedgehog.
Where does erinaceous come from?
From Latin ērināceus (“hedgehog”).
Words that rhyme with erinaceous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of erinaceous.
Questions about saying erinaceous
How do you pronounce erinaceous?
Say er-ih-NAY-shus. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛrɪˈneɪʃəs/. In British English it is /ˌɛrɪˈneɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in erinaceous?
Erinaceous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: er · ih · NAY · shus.
Do Americans and Brits say erinaceous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛrɪˈneɪʃəs/ and the British form is /ˌɛrɪˈneɪʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.